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Baseball tournament for the visually impaired comes to Savoy
SAVOY – This weekend, three Midwestern teams are coming to Savoy for the Beep Baseball Tournament. This event provides an adaptive version of the sport for visually impaired players and coaches. The Indy Thunder, Chicago Comets, and Gateway Archers will compete at Prairie Fields Park in Savoy on Saturday,...
Texas A&M University-Commerce Name Change?
Texas A&M University-Commerce has confirmed rumors that the university is considering a possible name change. Michael Johnson, A&M-Commerce Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, said groups and individuals have provided feedback, perspectives, and opinions on the pros and cons of such a change. The institution’s name dates to 1996, when East Texas State University became Texas A&M University-Commerce. The name change was part of the school’s transfer from the Texas State University System to the Texas A&M University System.
Trash, Bulky Pickups Return to Normal
Through June 27, a total of 14,170 cubic yards of green waste have been removed from Sunnyvale streets and alleys by DRC, Republic Services and the Town of Sunnyvale Public Works and Parks Departments. Special storm-related pickup services have concluded. However, residents can contact Republic Services to coordinate disposal. Going...
Plano ISD’s Closure of Davis Elementary Highlights Broader Special Education Funding Crisis
Plano ISD’s decision to close Davis Elementary, along with three other schools, underscores a broader crisis in special education funding in Texas. Shawnda Kracja, a concerned parent, expressed her dismay at the decision, highlighting that her daughter, an incoming third grader at Davis Elementary, is at risk of losing a supportive and inclusive environment. Davis Elementary has been home to a regional day school program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students for decades. However, budget constraints have forced the Plano ISD board of trustees to relocate these students to Harrington Elementary starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
Community reports sightings of 88-year-old woman who has been missing since June 8
DALLAS — It has been more than three weeks, and the Polk family has more questions than answers. “By no stretch of the imagination has it been anything less than difficult,” said Philip Polk. His mother, 88-year-old Myrtle Polk, is in the early stages of dementia and has...
Two men shot after fight at apartment complex, Dallas police say
DALLAS — Dallas police responded to a shooting and home invasion in the Old East Dallas area Thursday. DPD says the shooting happened at an apartment in the 1400 block of Carroll Avenue. Two men entered another man's apartment without permission, police say. According to DPD, one of the...
Woman in Critical Condition After High-Speed Chase and Shooting in Dallas
A dramatic chase unfolded on Wednesday morning, starting in Cedar Hill and ending in Dallas. The chase began when Katie Jones, a 60-year-old Dallas resident, leaned out of a moving vehicle to fire shots at Cedar Hill and Duncanville PD while attempting to escape. Multiple Robberies Linked to the Suspect.
Denton Enterprise Airport initiates reworking of master plan with public information workshop
Denton Enterprise Airport held its first public information workshop on Wednesday, June 26 to launch the decennial re-working of its master plan. The workshop was held at the airport’s main terminal at 5000 Airport Road and was an open house format, allowing community members to come and go as they please.
WATCH: Incredible patriotic drone show at Irving Sparks and Stripes
IRVING, Texas - People in Irving got a chance to see an incredible firework and drone show on Wednesday night. The "Sparks and Stripes" celebration included more than 500 drones from Sky Elements Drone Shows in addition to your classic fireworks. The drones came together to create an American flag,...
Arlington's Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center Announces "Glow Up Pool Party" for Community Celebration
Get ready to make a splash at Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center's upcoming Glow Up Pool Party. Scheduled for the night of Friday, July 12, attendees are invited to don their most vibrant swimwear and dive into a luminous poolside experience. This event promises to blend the joy of summer with the thrill of neon, offering an evening rich with laughter and entertainment.
Plano ISD passes deficit budget, faces future financial challenges
Plano ISD passed a deficit budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, citing lower student enrollment, underfunded state mandates, a lower basic allotment from the state and increased inflation. Johnny Hill, Plano ISD’s deputy superintendent for business and employee services, said the district will need to find ways to increase its...
Man securing load of tree branches in his pickup struck, killed on north Texas roadway
HOWE, Texas — A man securing a load of tree branches in his pickup truck was struck and killed early Tuesday morning in Howe, according to local authorities. Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on July 2, Howe emergency medical services (EMS), Van Alstyne Fire personnel, and Howe police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of West Haning Street in downtown Howe. Upon arrival, they discovered 55-year-old Dean Lynn Grauman of Trenton lying unresponsive in the roadway. Despite lifesaving efforts, Grauman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gunning for Gold: Northlake Shooting Sports fosters Olympic dreams
With the Paris Summer Olympics right around the corner, athletes all over the world are gearing up for what may well be their only shot at glory. Tracks, fields, courts, pools, gymnasiums and ranges all over the planet are allowing the crème de la crème of every sport the opportunity to hone their crafts to compete with the best that the world has to offer.
He thought it was because he was Black. What he learned changed his world view
For Rebecca Hill, getting a job has not always been easy. The 32-year-old, who has muscular dystrophy, said she feels like she gets to the final part of the hiring process and loses out when employers see her in person. Hill now works as an administrative assistant at R.D. Howard...
Fort Worth couple riding out Hurricane Beryl at Mexican resort
Just a few days after arriving at one of their favorite summer destinations, Stae and Wallace Hall of Fort Worth are already feeling the effects of Beryl. “The wind is picking up just a little,” said Stae. “They are starting to remove some of the light posts, they're starting to take some of the cabanas down off of the beaches.”
It might be time for the Cowboys to focus Asim Richards at RT
Asim Richards came to the Cowboys as a somewhat unique prospect. Selected No. 169 overall, Richards was neither a high potential developmental guy nor was he a polished plug-and-play guy. He was something of a tweener. Given his three years of starting experience at LT in college and his continued...
Mavs Free Agent Appears to Leak His Return to Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks have been very active since the start of NBA free agency as this championship finalist looks to reload for another run. Adding both Nnaji Marshall and Klay Thompson has given Dallas a major boost on the wing, but it still has another open roster spot to play with yet.
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